Frequently Asked Questions:
WHY BALLROOM DANCE?
Ballroom dance education goes beyond teaching elegant, precise movement; it fosters social skills, communication, physical fitness, and relationship-building in a dynamic, safe environment. By learning to dance, students develop confidence, discipline, posture, rhythm, and social awareness, all of which extend beyond the dance floor into everyday life. Michelle and I grew up as athletes in the Yakima Valley, but we found a lifelong passion in ballroom dance, which is a magnificent exploration of body, music, community and life.
We'd like to share these offerings with the community's adolescents.
Our program will offer one-hour weekly lessons in three styles of dance, likely Waltz, East Coast Swing, and Rumba, which serve as foundations for other partner dances. Additionally, monthly supervised practice parties will allow children to apply their skills, with parents invited to participate in a pre-party lesson to experience what their children are learning. We are looking into themed, formal practice parties once a quarter to introduce children to the traditional and classic aspects of ballroom dancing. Lastly, performance opportunities will be encouraged as they come up throughout the year.
Children are encouraged to commit quarterly if at all possible as their skills and growth will be comprehensive and systematic.
THE PROGRAM
Classes will take place in the afternoon, once a week, at Haute Ballroom; we are transitioning to a new location and will update on this soon. The program targets children ages 9-18, though younger children may be considered based on temperament and attention span. Tuition is $110 per child per month, covering four lessons and one practice social. The program is set to begin September, 2024. Interested families are encouraged to reach out via the form below with the age of interested children.
LOGISTICS:
WHERE
New Location at:
2524 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902
WHEN
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-4pm and from 4-5pm are the current plans.
Please reach out with times if those are a challenge and we'll see if we can accomodate.
COST
$110 per child, per month (4 Lessons + 1 Practice Social).
AGES
We are mostly looking at ages 9-18. It may be possible for younger children to join depending on temperament and attention span.
Michelle has worked extensively with children and teens 18 months and up, while Aaron has worked mostly with teens.
We're looking at starting up our program this September, 2024.
Reach out to be placed on our e-mailing list - Thanks!
Our studio is designed for mostly adult clientele, but we wanted to create a small, secondary program in the afternoons for kids.